I’m always intrigued by trying something new, especially when it comes to food. I feel like it’s a way for me to “travel and explore” in a sense between vacations and adventures. A few years ago, I started seeing mixes popping up here and there for “mushroom hot cacao”. Although it sounded really interesting to…
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Doughnuts in Disguise: Raw Apple “Doughnut” Slices, Topped with Creamy Almond Butter & Hazelnut “Frosting”, with Salted Peanut and Pretzel “Sprinkles”
I am always SUPER hungry when I get home from work. And, if I’m not careful, I can basically eat a full meal in snacks. I tend to eat light during the day, especially with sitting in an office for the vast majority of it. But, by the time I get home, I need a…
Easy 4-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate “Chunky Monkey” Soft Serve: Chocolate Banana Soft Serve Mixed with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips
I LOVE Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream. And just all ice cream in general. I could eat it every day, multiple times a day. Even during the freezing winter months haha! That’s what inspired me to create this – a vegan version that only takes 4 ingredients to make, isn’t too sugary, and…
Vegan Chia Seed Pudding: Chia Seeds, Coconut Milk “Yogurt”, Fresh Fruit, Crunchy Granola and Hazelnut Spread
Happy Saturday! Woke up this morning craving something light, fresh and hydrating. For my vegan friends (or friends trying to eat dairy-free or wheat-free), this is a delicious option for breakfast or as a snack! Made with coconut milk “yogurt”, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, agave, blood orange slices, mango pieces, spiced granola and a…
Dessert for Breakfast: Decadent Tiramisu Oatmeal Parfait
Sometimes (*all the time), I crave tiramisu. And, when that happens, I may or may not attempt to make a healthier, nutritious and more filling version that I could pass as dessert for breakfast (or even breakfast for dessert, if you’re so inclined). This tiramisu oatmeal parfait is fairly simple – creamy one-minute oats flavored with…
The Ultimate One-Bowl Cookies: Salted Chocolate Chip and Raw Pistachio
Easy-to-make, fluffy, sweet, flavorful, savory – what more do you need to hear? Oh yeah – you only need ONE bowl to make these (and no mixer!). These cookies are the perfect combination of flavors and not too sweet – dark chocolate, raw pistachios, flaked sea salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and anisette liquor meld together to…
Breakfast Bliss: Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Oatmeal
A hearty, healthy and comforting breakfast to kick off your day ~ made with oats, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, agave, pure vanilla and cinnamon, sprinkled with dark chocolate chips and roasted peanuts. Tastes like a slightly sweet and savory cookie, but isn’t one! Serves 1 Person (can easily be doubled, tripled, etc.) Recipe by © Alysha Melnyk 2017 Kitchen…
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